As the Boost Mobile Surfsho gears up to take over Australia’s most famous beach, we break it down to its component parts...
Boost Mobile Surfsho
An annual aerial surf contest held on Syndey's famous Bondi beach. Last year’s SurfSho was the first international surfing event to take place on Bondi Beach in over 20 years and this year it’s getting even bigger as a host of exciting aerial surfers from across the globe compete on the world’s most iconic beach in this three-day surfing event.
Owen Wright
Last year's winner is back to defend his crown. He's based in New South Wales, so he knows Bondi... Last year, he defeated Kelly Slater (no less) on the same wave. Thousands of spectators are expected to return in 2011 to watch Owen defend his coveted back-to-back titles.
Nike 6.0 Pro Surfer
Swoosh star Julian Wilson may be a rookie on the ASP World Tour but he's already one of its biggest stars. Aged only 19 and with a win over Kelly Slater already under his belt, as well as movie appearances and increasingly impressive performances on the ASP World Tour, Julian is the man to watch.
Designed For Fans
The SurfSho competition follows a unique format which is designed to make it easy for fans to follow from the beach - even non-surfers. At the start of each run, a wheel is spun at the start of each heat, determining which tricks the surfers must perform. B, O, O, S, T letters are awarded to each successful manoeuvre and the six highest scored surfers who spell BOOST go into the final.
Intense Competition
With the world-class surfing likes Taj Burrow, Jordy Smith, Julian Wilson and Owen Wright busting their best moves, the atmosphere is going to be intense at Boost Mobile SurfSho. “Last year’s SurfSho was a lot of fun and it was great to beat world number one - Kelly Slater,” says 2010 champ Owen Wright. “I like Bondi a lot, and if we are lucky to have awesome waves again, there is going to be some stiff competition!”
Boost Mobile SurfSho runs from March 11 to 13. If you can't be there, you can catch the final live this weekend on Red Bull Web TV
Want more?
- Check out all the Water Sports action on redbull.com
- Visit the ASP World Tour official site
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Visit Julian Wilson’s profile page
- Visit Jordy Smith’s profile page
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